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SNAP Help

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Age Group:
Adults
SNAP Help:

A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First c...

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults

A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign-in upon arrival.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Video Game Tournament

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Teens
Video Game Tournament:

Join us for fun, yet competitive play for a prize! One game will be chosen for each tournament from either Nintendo Switch or Xbox One.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Join us for fun, yet competitive play for a prize! One game will be chosen for each tournament from either Nintendo Switch or Xbox One.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Crete Library Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.  This meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vegan Comfort Food

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Warm up your winter with hearty and delicious vegan comfort foods. This class will explore plant-based alternatives that are both comforting and satisfying, showing you how to create rich flavors and textures without any animal products.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.

Preschool Prodigies

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Preschool Prodigies:

We will listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

We will listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

STEAM Tweens: Light Up the New Year

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM Class
Age Group:
Grade School
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEAM Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a light to shine through the grey days of January. Join us as we build our own simple lightbulb.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just for Knitters

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just for Knitters:

Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. New members are welcome.

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. New members are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Retro Movie Fridays

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Retro Movie Fridays:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attend...

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Watch Varsity Blues (1999). Rated R.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

Crete Creative Board Meeting

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bluey Bash

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Age Group:
Families
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It’s a Bluey Bash! Join us at the library for this family event. We’ll have stations set up around the room celebrating all things Bluey. We’ll end the day with a game of Keepy Uppy and Dance Mode!

Branches:
Crete Public Library District
Description:

The Library will be closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

2025 Tiny Art Show: Tiny Art Kit Pickup

All Day 1/21 - 1/27
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: No space
Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit and create tiny art in our third Tiny Art Show. For all ages and skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.

Tremendous Toddlers

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Tremendous Toddlers:

Singing, dancing, reading, and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Singing, dancing, reading, and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Orphan Trains

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us to watch The Orphan Trains, a PBS American Experience video.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Swiftie Society: Debut Era

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? We have A Place in this World for you! Join us at the first ever meeting of the Swiftie Society, Crete Library's Taylor Swift fan club!

Disclaimer(s)

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Orphan Trains

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us to watch The Orphan Trains, a PBS American Experience video.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.

Preschool Prodigies

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Preschool Prodigies:

We will listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

We will listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Film Club:

Enjoy watching a film on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 90

Enjoy watching a film on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.